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FDA Greenlights Florida’s Revolutionary Drug Import Plan from Canada

TL/DR - The FDA has authorized Florida's plan to import drugs from Canada. The move is part of a major policy shift, which has received approval from politicians across party lines, including Biden, Trump, and DeSantis. The main reason for the move is to leverage Canada's price controls to make drugs cheaper for Florida's residents. FDA: Major…

Mary Lou Retton Dodges Inquiry on Donations, Health Care

TL/DR - Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton received nearly half a million dollars ($459,324) in public donations after her daughter announced Retton was suffering from a rare form of pneumonia and lacked health insurance. Retton has declined to answer questions about her financial situation, the name of her doctor or hospital, and whether the…

Extended ACA Enrollment Deadline in Pennsylvania: Final Dates!

TL/DR - Pennsylvanians have one more week to shop for 2024 health insurance during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, with the final deadline now being January 19. The initial deadline of January 15 coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when most local and state offices are closed. This extension provides the final opportunity…

Slash Barriers with Covered California’s Affordable Healthcare

TL/DR - Elk Grove resident, Carol Dyer, used to pay $853 monthly for health insurance premiums and a co-pay of $80 per doctor visit. After signing up for 2024 coverage with Covered California, her monthly premium dropped to $168 and co-pays are expected to be $5. Approximately two-thirds of Covered California enrollees, nearly 1.1 million people,…